Artifacts #
What this step produces.
Progress Reports #
Periodic reports that show what has been done, where the project stands against plan and what comes next, so stakeholders stay informed without asking.
Dashboards & Information Radiators #
Visual displays of key project indicators, placed where the team and sponsors see them at a glance, so problems are noticed early without reading a report.
Executive Summary #
A one-page overview of status, key risks and decisions needed, written for senior leaders who have minutes, not hours, to read.
Techniques #
Techniques used in this step.
Performance Reporting #
Collecting actual performance data and comparing it with the plan to show where the project is ahead, behind or off track, and what to do about it.
EVM Performance Reporting #
Reporting progress through earned value: planned value, earned value and actual cost give schedule and cost variances and forecasts in one consistent measure.
Explained in this article: Information Dashboard · Highlight Report · Big Visible Chart · RAG Status Indicator
